block party

noun

: an outdoor public party put on by the residents of a city block or neighborhood

Examples of block party in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aside from the art show, the block party will offer live music and dancing, interactive art exhibits and numerous vendors. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

The event started as a one-day block party in 1926 and has grown into an iconic tradition. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

The gallery and the community The 5 Points Art Gallery hosts a wide range of events, block parties and exhibitions. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Going to watch her perform at a club or at, like, a block party or something with my dad. — Jason Sheeler, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for block party

• astarte
• mccarty
• nonparty
• arty
• carty
• hearty
• parti
• counterparty
• multiparty